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Dr. Joy Berkheimer, LMFT

Stress, Anxiety Relationships Intimacy Self esteem, Motivation Coping with life changes
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

I’ve earned a PhD in Clinical Sexology, a Masters’ degree from Barry University, with dual specialties in marriage, family and couples therapy and mental health counseling. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, registered with the Florida Board of Marriage and Family Therapy, a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) and a Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CCMHC). I am also a life coach, and author, trained with the Coaching and Positive Psychology Institute (CaPP Institute). My time with individuals and couples is focused on a humanistic and strength-based foundation to allow for clients, connection, self-discovery and healing. It is through not only my professional experience that I engage in our work together, but I show up with my own real life experience in loss, shifts in points of view, walking through a battlefield of change and finding ways to shed an old skin to come to the other side of things more empowered and full of joy than imagined that inspires a belief that there is always more for you and a faith that you are 100% the author of your own story.

As someone who practices marriage and family therapy, I naturally focus on relationships. I believe that we are all a reflection of our relationships and that we tend to envision who we are based on the part we play in these partnerships and what our loved one believes about us. We make life plans with all this in mind. It is because of the impact our connections have on us, that I understand the need to help those dealing with transitions around your relationships, whether they be romantic, platonic or with yourself. These changes can be you realizing the position you imagined you were in is transforming, slipping away or even ending, and you now need help to figure out who you are and what you will do following this new shift in your journey.

Within each new turn in life, there is an opportunity for self discovery, exploring questions about your actual needs and gaining strength to move forward in a healthy way. This journey does not have to be taken alone and my goal is to support and move beside you until you are again able to ride the waves, more empowered than when you began.

I am currently the co-host of the my podcast, Glow Your Goddess. Myself and my co-host are focusing on relationship topics, utilizing relevant discussion to the way we engage in intimate partnerships now, as well as addressing questions from listeners. To submit questions you'd like to hear feedback on in upcoming episodes, e-mail Joy@glowyourgoddess.com. To start listening to old and new episodes, vision glowyourgoddess.podbean.com.

If you are dating and looking for some guidance and empowerment in that area, check out my new book, "Why Won't He Call?" https://www.amazon.com/Why-Wont-Call-Empowering-Relationships-ebook/dp/B086J9J5ZL/ref=dp_olp_1?ie=UTF8&colid=3F9E9XH0QO6BP&coliid=IJNRTZGMLVWS7

Professional experience

9yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Relationships Intimacy Self esteem, Motivation Coping with life changes

Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Career difficulties, Depression, Coaching, Body image, Jealousy, Life purpose, Multicultural Concerns, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Self-love, Sexual Dysfunction, Sexuality, Women's issues

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

FL LMFT MT3402

Reviews

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Amazing human being, inspires a positive space to be myself and talk about anything. Super supportive and understanding.
Excited to implement what I’ve learnt from therapy.

Written on Dec 03, 2021 after therapy with Joy for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

She is very professional and helpful. I strongly recommend her to anyone that falls under her expertise!

Written on Jun 25, 2019 after therapy with Joy for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, self esteem, and anger management

Joy is helping me understand where I am in my process of healing. She takes her time with me. I always have her undivided attention.

Written on Jun 08, 2019 after therapy with Joy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem

Wonderful counselor! Thoughtful, insightful. Great ideas and wonderful listener!

Written on Mar 27, 2019 after therapy with Joy for 7 months

Great overall experience so far.

Written on Mar 11, 2019 after therapy with Joy for 2 weeks

Joy is a breath of fresh air. She listens well and responds with poignant questions to facilitate your self discovery. She is always timely and responsive. I loved working with her and would recommend her to anyone.

Written on Nov 15, 2018 after therapy with Joy for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and self esteem